Legal Counsel - Corporate Governance, Global Equity & Compliance

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The Opportunity

Join WSP's global corporate legal team based in Montreal and play a key role in supporting the governance, compliance, and equity compensation programs of one of the world's leading professional services firms.

Legal Counsel, Corporate Governance, Global Equity & Compliance; you will work closely with internal stakeholders, executive leadership, and external advisors on matters relating to securities law, corporate governance, executive compensation, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with strategic business partnership in a dynamic global environment.

Your Impact

• Lead and coordinate global compliance initiatives related to employee share purchase plans and equity compensation programs across multiple jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and external counsel to address securities, tax, labour law, exchange control, and regulatory requirements related to equity plans.
• Manage and maintain centralized compliance tracking tools, databases, and workflow processes supporting global equity programs.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting equity compensation and drive the implementation of compliance updates and best practices.
• Coordinate and execute regulatory filings associated with employee share purchase plans and equity compensation programs.
• Provide practical legal advice on securities law matters affecting a publicly traded company, including matters relating to executive compensation.
• Advise on corporate governance matters and support the boards and committees of a reporting issuer.
• Contribute to the development of governance frameworks, support the preparation of the Management Information Circular, and assist with related corporate legal initiatives.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 3 to 5 years of experience practicing law in the areas of securities, corporate governance, corporate law, or related disciplines acquired within a major law firm, a large international organization, or a combination of both.
• Membership in the Barreau du Québec or another Canadian provincial or territorial law society.
• Strong understanding of securities law and governance requirements applicable to publicly traded organizations.
• Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Strong written communication abilities with the capacity to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
• Excellent relationship-building and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across global teams.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including SharePoint and Teams, combined with strong technology aptitude.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

Why Choose WSP?

Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition – because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. #WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $98,800 - $130,800

MB & ON: $90,100 - $124,100

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $89,200 - $118,500

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape What Comes Next?

Your legal expertise can help strengthen the governance and compliance framework of a leading global organization while influencing initiatives that impact employees and stakeholders around the world. If you're looking for an opportunity to combine technical excellence, strategic thinking, and global collaboration, we'd love to hear from you.

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As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP , you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

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Please Note: Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here. Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here.